Ep. 168 - CSM Recap: Entry Level DPT Oncology Curriculum

<p>One of the most disappointing things in DPT curriculum is the lack of oncology physical therapy content. As 1 in 2 men & 1 in 3 women will develop cancer in their lifetime, the likelihood that a physical therapist will encounter a patient with cancer is very high.</p> <p>Fortunately, Dr. Shana Harrington, PT & Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT are on a focus group that is developing standards for oncologic physical therapy practices that can be included as part of the entry level DPT curriculum.  </p> <p>In today's episode, we discuss why oncology is basically forgotten in PT curriculum & what are the next steps to change this.</p>